Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs
Licensed Mental Health Professional jobs are open across healthcare systems, community mental health centers, schools, and private practice, from associate-level to clinical director, with specializations in individual therapy, group counseling, and crisis intervention. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY
This position performs emergency clinical assessment, brief psychotherapy, provider consultation, and crisis support, and connects clients who are in need of care, and/or families, to additional behavioral services. This position works with a multidisciplinary team to provide consultation relating to the patient's next level of care. Coordinates care with other medical and mental health professionals, peer support, and entities included in the care of clients.
Responsibilities
- Provides coordinated care by initiating client centered consultation with internal and external providers involved in care or services. Responsible for obtaining the necessary releases.
- Provides crisis call support and determines an appropriate level of care, as needed, for clients.
- Completes a comprehensive behavioral assessment to identify risk, risk mitigation strategies, other patient needs and to recommend a level of care and disposition plan.
- Conducts diagnostic evaluation and documents assessment in medical record.
- Conducts diagnostic evaluation and confers diagnosis as appropriate.
- Develops an individualized treatment plan of care.
- Collaborates with patient, family, and other colleagues to develop a treatment plan of care.
- Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition, and other relevant needs.
- Maintains required, appropriate, and timely communication and correspondence with treatment authorization and payer sources in a manner which promotes efficient and effective delivery of clinical services.
- Completes the DEC (Diagnostic Evaluation Center) assessment form for ED patients.
- Determines appropriate disposition, coordinates care, and provides discharge safety and aftercare plans for patients.
- Collaborates with the patient, interdisciplinary team, and family to create a treatment plan based on medical necessity and the patient’s preference for care.
- Obtains all necessary documents, information, and signatures from patients in order to complete assessments and coordinate care.
- Documents risk assessments, de-escalation techniques/suicide prevention, and/or mental status evaluation.
- Promptly and accurately documents patient information, the major crisis or treatment issues and expected outcomes based on medical recordkeeping standards. Documents/charts according to department standards, policy and regulatory and accrediting bodies’ requirements.
- Responsible for responding to queries pertaining to services that can be provided to best meet the needs of the patient.
- Locates and schedules routine and crisis appointments for patients within the established timeframe.
- Establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with internal staff, external service providers and other state and county agencies.
- Engages in appropriate professional development through continuing education, membership in professional organization and licensure as eligible.
- As requested, participates in nonclinical activities such as committee work, quality improvement teams, performance improvement and grant initiatives.
- Completes System Credentialing for pro-fee billing.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
- Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
- Communicates in a respectful manner.
- Ensures a safe, secure environment.
- Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
- Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
- Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
- Fulfills all organizational requirements.
- Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
- Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Arts from an accredited school, in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related discipline.
- 2 years experience in crisis counseling/therapy situations.
- Experience serving patients with Mental Health, Substance Use and Co-Occurring disorders.
- Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (Doctoral or Master’s) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Doctoral or Master’s).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN) within 90 Days.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years experience in crisis counseling/therapy.
- 2 years working within an Interdisciplinary team in mental health care.
QUALIFICATIONS
$85,737.60 - $121,035.20 Annual
JOB SUMMARY
This position performs emergency clinical assessment, brief psychotherapy, provider consultation, and crisis support, and connects clients who are in need of care, and/or families, to additional behavioral services. This position works with a multidisciplinary team to provide consultation relating to the patient's next level of care. Coordinates care with other medical and mental health professionals, peer support, and entities included in the care of clients.
Responsibilities
- Provides coordinated care by initiating client centered consultation with internal and external providers involved in care or services. Responsible for obtaining the necessary releases.
- Provides crisis call support and determines an appropriate level of care, as needed, for clients.
- Completes a comprehensive behavioral assessment to identify risk, risk mitigation strategies, other patient needs and to recommend a level of care and disposition plan.
- Conducts diagnostic evaluation and documents assessment in medical record.
- Conducts diagnostic evaluation and confers diagnosis as appropriate.
- Develops an individualized treatment plan of care.
- Collaborates with patient, family, and other colleagues to develop a treatment plan of care.
- Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition, and other relevant needs.
- Maintains required, appropriate, and timely communication and correspondence with treatment authorization and payer sources in a manner which promotes efficient and effective delivery of clinical services.
- Completes the DEC (Diagnostic Evaluation Center) assessment form for ED patients.
- Determines appropriate disposition, coordinates care, and provides discharge safety and aftercare plans for patients.
- Collaborates with the patient, interdisciplinary team, and family to create a treatment plan based on medical necessity and the patient’s preference for care.
- Obtains all necessary documents, information, and signatures from patients in order to complete assessments and coordinate care.
- Documents risk assessments, de-escalation techniques/suicide prevention, and/or mental status evaluation.
- Promptly and accurately documents patient information, the major crisis or treatment issues and expected outcomes based on medical recordkeeping standards. Documents/charts according to department standards, policy and regulatory and accrediting bodies’ requirements.
- Responsible for responding to queries pertaining to services that can be provided to best meet the needs of the patient.
- Locates and schedules routine and crisis appointments for patients within the established timeframe.
- Establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with internal staff, external service providers and other state and county agencies.
- Engages in appropriate professional development through continuing education, membership in professional organization and licensure as eligible.
- As requested, participates in nonclinical activities such as committee work, quality improvement teams, performance improvement and grant initiatives.
- Completes System Credentialing for pro-fee billing.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
- Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
- Communicates in a respectful manner.
- Ensures a safe, secure environment.
- Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
- Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
- Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
- Fulfills all organizational requirements.
- Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
- Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Arts from an accredited school, in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related discipline.
- 2 years experience in crisis counseling/therapy situations.
- Experience serving patients with Mental Health, Substance Use and Co-Occurring disorders.
- Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (Doctoral or Master’s) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Doctoral or Master’s).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN) within 90 Days.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years experience in crisis counseling/therapy.
- 2 years working within an Interdisciplinary team in mental health care.
QUALIFICATIONS
$85,737.60 - $121,035.20 Annual
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health52
- WellSpan Health8
- Geisinger5
- Multicare Health System5
- Heart Centered Counseling3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services98
- Law & Legal Services4
- Non-Profit & Social Services3
- Education1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed mental health professional jobs.
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCPC in good standing
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms such as Epic, Credible, or Therapy Brands
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing
- Ability to meet documentation deadlines and maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements
Tips for Your Licensed Mental Health Professional Job Search
Tailor your license details precisely
List your exact licensure acronym, the issuing state, and expiration date on your resume. Recruiters filter by license type, so LCSW, LPC, and LMFT are not interchangeable in applicant tracking systems, even when the clinical duties overlap.
Highlight your clinical hours and population
Specify the populations you've treated, such as adolescents, veterans, or adults with co-occurring disorders, and the total supervised hours you've logged. Hiring managers use this to assess fit for their caseload before they read anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists licensed mental health professional openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by setting, not just title
Community mental health centers, telehealth platforms, inpatient hospitals, and school districts all post roles with the same title but very different day-to-day realities. Search by setting first to make sure the environment matches how you work clinically.
Prepare a clinical case presentation example
Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a de-identified case, including your assessment approach, treatment plan, and outcome. Rehearse one example that shows your theoretical orientation and how you adjust when a client isn't progressing as expected.
Negotiate supervision and CEU support upfront
If you're pre-licensed, ask about structured supervision hours and who pays for them. If you're fully licensed, ask whether the employer covers continuing education credits and license renewal fees. These affect your real compensation and long-term career trajectory.
Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most licensed mental health professionals?
The companies hiring the most licensed mental health professionals right now include LifeStance Health, WellSpan Health, and Geisinger, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in community behavioral health organizations and large integrated health systems.
How many licensed mental health professional jobs are remote?
About 31% of licensed mental health professional openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the permanent expansion of telehealth since the pandemic. Individual therapy, intake assessment, and case management roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while inpatient, crisis stabilization, and school-based positions almost always require in-person presence.
How do you become a licensed mental health professional?
You earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by CACREP or CSWE. After graduating, you accumulate supervised post-degree clinical hours, typically requiring direct client contact over two or more years. You then pass your state's licensure examination, submit the application to your state licensing board, and renew on the schedule your state requires.
How do you get hired as a licensed mental health professional with little experience?
Focus your search on community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit agencies, which routinely hire pre-licensed clinicians and provide the supervised hours needed for full licensure. Emphasize your practicum and internship caseload, the populations you served, and any crisis intervention training. Applying to roles that offer supervision as part of the compensation package makes early-career positions financially workable.
What does the licensed mental health professional interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on licensure status, availability, and caseload preferences. A panel interview with clinical supervisors typically follows, covering your theoretical orientation, documentation habits, and how you handle ethical dilemmas or safety concerns. Some organizations add a clinical scenario exercise or ask you to walk through a de-identified case before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs?
You can find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your license type, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing.
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